Sam Rivers passed away at the age of 48. The band confirmed his death on October 18, 2025, in a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram.
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Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of the nu-metal band Limp Bizkit, has passed away at the age of 48. The band confirmed his death on October 18, 2025, in a heartfelt tribute shared on social media.
Metal band Limp Bizkit announced his death on Instagram and wrote, “💔 In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers 💔 Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat. Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic.
The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.”
“From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.”
“We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there. He was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human. A true legend of legends.” “And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory. We love you, Sam. We’ll carry you with us, always. Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends.— Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal ❤️”
Dj LeTHaL commented, “We love you Sam rivers. Please respect the family’s privacy at this moment. 🕊️ give Sam his flowers and play Sam rivers basslines all day ! We are in shock. Rest in power my brother ! You will live on through your music and the lives you helped save with your music , charity work and friendships. We are heartbroken 💔 enjoy every millisecond of life. It’s not guaranteed ✌️”
Rivers was a key figure in the formation of Limp Bizkit in 1994, alongside Fred Durst and John Otto. The band achieved significant success in the late 1990s and early 2000s with albums like Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water and Results May Vary.
In 2015, Rivers took a hiatus from the band due to health issues related to liver disease. He underwent a liver transplant and rejoined Limp Bizkit in 2018.
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